about 11 months ago - No comments
The other day, I posted photos from Marsha Ambrosius’ album release party for her solo debut “Late Nights & Early Mornings”, if you missed it you can find them here. I also have video of her exclusive performance from her official album release party in NYC. Check ‘em out after the jump.
about 11 months ago - No comments
arsha Ambrosius, one half of the now defunct baby-making neo-soul duo Floetry, hosted her album release party in Midtown Manhattan and I was lucky enough to get to attend. The event was held in the Samsung Store Columbus Circle and feature a swank atmosphere, an excellent and gratis Hennessey cocktails that made everything seem better.
about 1 year ago - No comments
Flamboyantly eccentric Outkast emcee Andre 3000 (“…Benjamin Andre to be exact…”) just did us all a big fucking favor when he dropped his latest single “I Do” on the Internets. Hopefully this means a solo album will be here soon. The track is midtempo soulful jam smooth as honey with its Lenny Williams sample and serves as a great contrast to Big Boi’s more upbeat fair from his recent release.
This is one of those tracks you should just pause whatever else you’re listening to that’s not THIS and DIVE IN! You can find the track right after the jump.
about 1 year ago - No comments
Virginia funk-rock trio N.E.R.D. have just released “Hot N Fun”, the first single off the the trio’s fourth album Nothing, due June 15th on Star Trak. The song shares more in common with the group’s earlier work, easing into a mid-tempo bass groove early in the song and staying there. This is the N.E.R.D. of sitting back and lighting up, not that of stage diving and mosh pits. Either way, I’m happy to take N.E.R.D. however they come and strongly encourage you to do the same.
about 1 year ago - 2 comments
Janelle Monae’s dropped a new video on us. This time the meticulously coiffed singer and Big Boi welcome us to The Palace of The Dogs, an asylum whose residents have been forbidden to dance for its subversive effects. That is, until Janelle Monae came through with her unique brand of old-school inspired funk complete with classy brass.
about 1 year ago - No comments
The Ankh has returned! Erykah Badu celebrated Tuesday’s release of her latest album, New Amerykah Part Two: The Return of the Ankh, by performing “Window Seat” on “Jimmy Kimmel Live.” At this point, I’ve seen her perform this song three different times, and I can honestly say that performance is my favorite of the three.
about 1 year ago - 1 comment
The Erykah Badu hype machine is in full effect. Her latest album New Amerykah Part Two: The Return of the Ankh hits stores on Tuesday. The singer recently dropped a video with Lil Wayne, appeared on Jimmy Fallon, and even leaked her own track on her website. The singer has even taken time out of her busy schedule to show some love to your favorite blogger.
Yesterday I posted a link to a new song which I’m almost entirely certain is on the new album. Today I bring you footage of the singer’s live appearance on The Wendy Williams show, a performance in which, Badu later admitted on her Twitter, she forgot the words to the first verse. I don’t think anyone minds.
about 1 year ago - 2 comments
With less than a week to go before Erykah Badu’s latest album New Amerykah Pt. 2: The Return of The Ankh, hits the streets, it’s no surprise that tracks are beginning to leak. Check out this remix-like creation of Junior M.A.F.I.A.’s 90′s posse jam, Get Money.
about 1 year ago - 4 comments
Ladies and gentlemen, Usher is finally in the building. After his creatively questionable mea culpa “Guilty” hit the streets a couple weeks ago, I was worried that Usher would no longer be a relevant force in pop music. Thankfully his newest video for “Lil Freak” featuring Nicki Minaj shows us the R&B crooner still has a pulse. The song features a nice beat with a sample from one of my favorite Stevie Wonder songs, “Golden Lady” “Living For The City.” (Thanks for the correction, Mia.) Continuing his legacy of celebrity exhibitionism, this time Usher reveals his love of threesomes. Lil Wayne protege Niki Minaj also brings the fire with her freaky bisexual flow. I guess they don’t call her Nikki Minaj for ‘nothin. Usher’s Raymond vs. Raymond drops next week.
about 1 year ago - No comments
Da Baddest Bitch, Trina, dropped a new video recently with guest appearances from Diddy and Keri Hilson. The video features Trina grinding against rented sports cars that match her outfit, seated in nondescript ambiguous corporate environments and ‘chillin in private jets she does not own. It’s amazing that someone who supposedly has so much money still manages to look like a stripper.